CP-2(6)—Alternate Processing And Storage Sites
>Control Description
Plan for the transfer of ☑all; essential mission and business functions to alternate processing and/or storage sites with minimal or no loss of operational continuity and sustain that continuity through system restoration to primary processing and/or storage sites.
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Supplemental Guidance
Organizations may choose to conduct contingency planning activities for alternate processing and storage sites as part of business continuity planning or business impact analyses. Primary processing and/or storage sites defined by organizations as part of contingency planning may change depending on the circumstances associated with the contingency.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of CP-2(6) (Alternate Processing And Storage Sites)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring CP-2(6)?
- •How frequently is the CP-2(6) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures CP-2(6) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce CP-2(6) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement CP-2(6)?
- •How is CP-2(6) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce CP-2(6) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of CP-2(6)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate CP-2(6) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of CP-2(6) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate CP-2(6) compliance?
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